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We are so excited about Rubber City Theatre's residency with us. Check out this lovely article from the Akron Beacon Journal!
⭐ UA and Rubber City Theatre form partnership that provides UA students with more performance opportunities and the chance to work alongside professionals in the industry.
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http://ow.ly/msGp50IrRIm
We’re so excited to have Rubber City Theatre in residence at UA. Check out their 2022 season!
Two years ago this weekend, theaters across the nation were abruptly closed. We attended our last live performance (for the duration) a production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Rubber City Theatre in Akron.
They streamed this performance on Facebook Live, becoming perhaps the very first theater in the country to reach beyond the pandemic to bring theater to housebound audiences. Got some national attention, too.
In this blog post I share that experience, and also my disappointment that a Great Lakes Theater production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which I was so looking forward to, was suspending before it had even opened. That production will finally open later this month.
What have we lost in the time since? Is there anything we can say we have gained?
We're thrilled that guest artist Julia Fisher, the resident Intimacy Director of Rubber City Theatre, joined us in our Workshop in Theatre class today!
#theatre #akron #artsstarthere #GoZips
Jason Eno Samuel plays the roles of The Aborigine / Captain Watkin Tench, and Black Caesar.
"I moved back to Cleveland from New York City 3 years ago after my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/dementia. I don’t mention this to garner sympathy, but it has drastically changed the trajectory of my life as a human and an artist. It is as if all of the education, training, tools and experience I obtained had lost significant value and I was forced to start all over. Forced to figure out how to connect, find work, and discover genuine community within the arts.
Embracing the role of caregiver and maintaining my passion/profession for the arts has been very challenging to navigate. Admittedly, I felt lost.
Since my return I am grateful that companies such as Rubber City Theatre and now Seat of the Pants have welcomed me into their spaces to create and seek refuge.
Being a part of this production of OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD is not only providing me with the opportunity to play, to learn, revisit, and strengthen my technique and craft but my artistic soul has been saved by an incredibly gifted and generous ensemble of artists. I am elated to embark on this journey of healing, exploration and growth and honored to share it with audiences."
Today is a global day of giving. #GivingTuesday2021. Individuals, non profits, and businesses large and small are still feeling the direct financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The staff, board, and artists at Ensemble Theatre are thankful for you our theatre family! Without the support of our donors, audience members, community partners, funders, and volunteers we would not be here! Thank you for all you do to keep us vital and for all the meaning you give to the work that we do!
Only if you are able, please consider a donation to Ensemble Theatre on this global day of giving to help us continue to weather this storm. Your donation, in any amount, will go directly to paying artists and keeping our operations going for the next 40 years.
https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/donations
Please consider supporting other theatres in Northeast Ohio as well. Ohio Shakespeare Festival, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Near West Theatre, Rubber City Theatre, Karamu House, Beck Center for the Arts, LatinUs Theater Company, and more!
Stay Safe! Stay Healthy.
We are all in this together!
With Sincere Gratitude-
Eric Mansfield at Rubber City Theatre
Where do all the cool kids hang out? We found out when we asked the cast of Rubber City Theatre's "Heartbreakers in Hell." Check out their final performances this weekend, October 14-15-16. Learn more at rubbercitytheatre.com
We’re excited to have Rubber City Theatre as a partner organization with our program and look forward to seeing what new Arts Administration GA, Cennidie Hall is working on!
100% recommend Rubber City Theatre if you are looking for theatre classes for young ones this fall! RCT has been partner of Nordonia Drama Club for years now, and they will not disappoint!!
Murder and Merriment, the 2nd largest murder mystery theatre company east of the Mississippi River, has officially opened its 4th new company – Murder and Merriment: North Central Ohio. We are now actively interviewing and hiring new actors to join our company of professional actors. We do structured improv and its some of the most fun you’ll ever have in theatre! Murder and Merriment celebrated its 10th Anniversary in October 2020 and is experiencing tremendous growth. If you are interested in learning more or interviewing with us, please send us a resume along with a recent photo or headshot to:
[email protected]. Check us out on the web at
www.murderandmerriment.com or on facebook. Thank you!